Dongtae Jjigae
Korean Korean - Soups and Stews

Dongtae Jjigae

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A wholesome, deeply comforting soup crafted from slow-simmered stock, aromatic garden vegetables, and fresh herbs, served with crusty bread.

Ingredients

  • • 400g frozen pollack (dongtae), thawed and cut into portions
  • • 3 cups water
  • • 200g radish, sliced thin
  • • 2 tbsp gochugaru
  • • 1 tsp minced ginger
  • • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 150g firm tofu, cubed
  • • 100g mung bean sprouts
  • • 2 spring onions, sliced

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Simmer the radish slices in water for 10 minutes until translucent.

2
Phase 2

Stir in gochugaru, garlic, and ginger.

3
Phase 3

Add the pollack and mung bean sprouts and simmer 10 minutes over medium heat, spooning broth over the fish.

4
Phase 4

Add the tofu and simmer 5 minutes more.

5
Phase 5

Scatter spring onions on top and serve hot.